Why might an attorney utilize peremptory challenges?(1 point)

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to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias
to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias

to remove a potential juror based on their residence in the community
to remove a potential juror based on their residence in the community

to remove a potential juror based on race
to remove a potential juror based on race

to remove a potential juror based on gender

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An attorney might utilize peremptory challenges primarily "to remove a potential juror who exhibits prejudice or bias." Peremptory challenges allow attorneys to exclude jurors without needing to provide a reason, as long as the exclusion does not violate anti-discrimination laws. While peremptory challenges can be used for various strategic reasons, the key purpose is to ensure a more favorable jury composition.